Expressing concern over Delhi’s severe pollution, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari acknowledged that the transport sector contributes nearly 40% to emissions.
Speaking at the book launch-‘My Idea of Nation First - Redefining Unalloyed Nationalism’ written by Uday Mahurkar, on Tuesday (December 23, 2025), Mr. Gadkari said that he develops infections after living in the national capital for just two days due to polluted air.
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“If there is any true nationalism today, it lies in reducing imports and increasing exports. I stay in Delhi for just two days and ends up getting infections. Why is Delhi suffering so much from pollution?” he said.
“I am the Transport Minister, and 40% of the pollution is caused by us,” Mr. Gadkari acknowledged.
